The Rice Table

In this episode of The Rice Table, we reflect on the life and legacy of Sri Owen, one of the most influential voices in bringing Indonesian cuisine to a global audience.
Host Jeff speaks with Janice Gabriel, a London-based television producer, food writer, researcher, and curator whom he met at the symposium Indonesian Food Outside Indonesia in Leiden, the Netherlands. Janice moderated the opening plenary, which honored Sri Owen and explored how Indonesian food travels, adapts, and is represented abroad.
Together, they discuss Sri Owen’s lasting impact, the role of diaspora in shaping culinary identity, and the ongoing question of authenticity in a global context.
For more information about Sri Owen go here

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In this episode of The Rice Table, we explore the connection between Indo-Dutch (Indisch) and Anglo-Indian cultures, two hybrid communities shaped by colonial history, migration, and identity.
We are joined by Bridget White Kumar, an award-winning author and culinary voice known for preserving and sharing the stories and recipes of Anglo-Indian heritage. We discuss how food preserves cultural traditions across generations, from Southeast Asia and India to Europe and the United States.
This conversation dives into Anglo-Indian cuisine, Indo-Dutch food culture, and the lasting impact of empire on family, identity, and belonging.

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The Indo Bros zijn terug met een Nederlandstalige aflevering. Vanuit San Diego en Los Angeles schuiven Willem-Jan Brederode (MERAH) en Jeff Keasberry (Chef Jeff) aan, samen met bijna-vaste gast Jess Anthonio uit Almere.
Met een knipoog — “Ik zag vanochtend een Italiaan in de spiegel…” — duiken ze meteen een grotere vraag in: wie ben ik eigenlijk? Ben ik Indo?
Het gesprek draait om Indotiteit: identiteit, afkomst en het gevoel van ergens (of nergens) bij horen.
Speciale gast is fotograaf Armando Ello, bekend van Twijfelindo en Hoezo Indo. In zijn werk en in dit gesprek legt hij precies die vragen bloot waar velen mee rondlopen — over roots, geschiedenis en jezelf herkennen.
Een aflevering die balanceert tussen humor en zelfreflectie, en laat zien dat Indo-zijn misschien juist zit in het blijven stellen van de vraag.
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In this episode of The Rice Table, we sit down with Francis Kuijk — Dutch chef, culinary author, and one of the most recognizable voices in Indonesian and Indisch cuisine in the Netherlands.
Francis first captured national attention as a finalist on the TV-show Heel Holland Bakt in 2016, where her baking skills and storytelling through food made a lasting impression. Since then, she has become a passionate ambassador for Indonesian and Indisch food culture, sharing traditional flavors and techniques through workshops, cooking demonstrations, television appearances, and her writing.
She is the author of several acclaimed cookbooks, including Basisboek Indonesisch, Bersama, Manis and Planken met een Indische twist, each reflecting her deep respect for Indonesia’s culinary heritage and its place within Dutch food culture.
Born in the Netherlands and raised in Australia, Francis brings a distinctly Dutch-Australian perspective to her work. Her Australian upbringing, combined with her Dutch-Indonesian roots, influences both her personal style and her approach to food — bridging cultures, memories, and traditions at the table.
In this conversation, we explore identity, migration, and how food becomes a powerful way to tell stories across continents and generations.

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They say the spice trade changed the world — today, its legacy is shaping the streets of Paris.
In this episode, we sit down with Eka Moncarre, the driving force behind La Maison de l’Indonésie, a cultural and culinary space bringing the flavors of the Indonesian archipelago to France. From her Peranakan Bangka roots to the release of her celebrated new cookbook, we trace a modern spice route connecting Indonesia and the City of Light.
It’s a story of heritage, migration, and how food carries culture across continents.
Award Highlight: Eka’s cookbook L’Indonésie à la maison recently received major recognition at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2025, winning Best in Asia and Best Bilingual Cookbook.

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